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909 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1V9 647-748-0909 Like Midfield to the far west, Archive is decidedly a wine bar dishing tasty bites, not a restaurant. It’s a favourite of oenophiles and industry folk, and brothers Josh and Joel Corea pour all of Archive’s wines by the glass. Both 3- and 5-ounce portions are

1426 Bloor W, Toronto, Ontario 647-402-9728 The Gaslight is the local that Bloor West has been waiting for. Partners Megan Jones and Tim Pritchard (both seasoned bartenders) opened it last autumn at Bloor and Symington, a low-key corner in desperate need of a bar. The thoughtfully designed interior is made extra-welcoming with small touches like

Toronto Temperance Society Where: 577A College St., east of Clinton St. Vibe: Chic Room for dancing: Yes Can you order food: Yes Of Note: This members-only bar also offers cocktail-making classes.

1602 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario 416.823.0661 Also known as the bar whose name changes nightly according to the whims of the presiding barkeep, 1602 has all the creature comforts of a local: mellow lighting, well-loved couches, a chalkboard wall that invites inebriated scrawls and, best of all, a long bar backed by shelves so

136 Ossington, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1R5 416-532-6474 Since Toronto shed its adolescence and plunged into young adulthood (arguably, the transition is ongoing), tequila and its unfairly inglorious cousin, mezcal, have graduated from regrettable party shots and unloved outsiders to elegant drams and cocktail stars – spurred by Reposado, opened seven years ago. Sandy and Catherine

Le Rouge Bar Le Rouge Bar has been voted as one of Montreal’s best nightclubs for over a decade. With two floors, Rouge serves up the city’s hottest DJs in a relaxed atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Located at Prince Arthur and Saint-Laurent, this club is always a good bet for a lively night

1007 Bloor W, Toronto, Ontario M6H 1M1 416-519-3139 Beer lovers will find this quaint Bloorcourt watering hole mighty agreeable. Owner Tamara Wise’s beer selection might seem spartan at first glance, but the taps and fridge have been thoughtfully curated to strike a balance between local and lesser-known brews, many of them hard to find. Wise’s

Thompson Hotel Rooftop Where: 550 Wellington St. W., at Bathurst Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily Vibe: Trendy chic Room for dancing: Yes Can you order food: Yes Of Note: This private space is typically reserved for hotel guests and residents. It is also used as an event space when celebrities come to town.

563 Queen W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2B6 416-551-7540 With a wall of vinyl, a tropical fish tank and sleek leather couches, Rush Lane is like a reimagined, modernized old boys’ club – of course minus the bullshit and gender discrimination of yore. The bar focuses on cocktails, including house concoctions, four classic drinks on draught